Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel - CPIAP

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February is Preventative Health Awareness Month. #PressureInjuryPrevention starts before damage appears. This month, ask yourself and your team: "What are we doing to proactively protect skin integrity?" Read the full report: cpiap.com/summit

The proceedings from the 2025 Canadian Pressure Injury Summit are now available online! #meeting-proceedings" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cpiap.com/summit#meeting… We invite CPIAP Members, clinicians, educators, researchers, and policymakers to explore & share this important resource on #PressureInjury prevention & management.

Relive the 2025 Canadian Pressure Injury Summit, Repositioning Pressure Injuries: Shifting mindsets and transforming culture to support practice excellence. Explore the photo gallery or watch the Summit on demand at cpiap.com/summit

In November, we hosted the Canadian Pressure Injury Summit, welcoming leaders, clinicians, researchers, and patient advocates in Ottawa and virtually across Canada. View the 'Most Impactful Abstract Award' posters here: #posters" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cpiap.com/summit#posters

Over 600 healthcare professionals joined the 2025 Canadian Pressure Injury Summit to advance PI prevention across Canada. With a fantastic keynote and expert-led sessions, the event highlighted our national commitment to improving outcomes. Full recap: nswoc.ca/post/canadian-…

Join us Nov 20 for a Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day webinar: “Thinking Beyond the Braden Score: Revisiting Pressure Injuries in Cancer Patients.” In partnership with Smith+Nephew & the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (CPIAP) Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Call for Abstracts & Registration – Canadian Pressure Injury Summit We invite you to submit an abstract showcasing initiatives or research in #pressureinjury prevention & management. Join us to learn, collaborate, & shape the future of PI care in Canada! cpiap.com/summit

Up to 95% of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) may experience pressure injuries in their lifetime. Prevention starts with daily skin checks, early intervention, and team-based care. How is your team supporting skin health? #SCI #SkinIntegrity #PressureInjuryPrevention #CPIAP

Social workers are indispensable members of the Pressure Injury (PI) prevention and management team. They help patients access social supports, making PI treatment and prevention easier. What supports have helped your patients? #PressureInjuryPrevention #TeamBasedCare #CPIAP

NSWOCs are crucial to preventing and managing pressure injuries (PIs) by: - Reducing hospital-acquired PIs - Supporting shorter hospital stays - Driving evidence-based care How has an NSWOC made a difference in your org? Share below #PressureInjuryPrevention #NSWOC #CPIAP

Early identification and pressure offloading are essential. Have you encountered a challenging DTPI case? Share your learnings with us. #DTPI #LookBeneathTheSurface #PressureInjuryPrevention #CPIAP

...a bony prominence caused by damage to the underlying soft tissues. It can develop before any open wound appears. Signs to watch for: • Skin that appears deep red, purple or maroon • Areas that feel firm, boggy, or warmer/cooler than surrounding skin

Deep Tissue Pressure Injuries (DTPI): What you cannot see CAN harm your patient. Pressure injuries don’t always start with a red spot — sometimes the damage is happening beneath the surface. Deep Tissue Pressure Injuries (DTPIs) are caused by prolonged pressure or shear over...

Repositioning Saves Lives — Not Just Skin. It is a critical intervention! Every turn is a chance to prevent a complication. How does your team promote safe and effective repositioning? Share your tips and strategies. #RepositionToPrevent #PressureInjuryPrevention #CPIAP

🚨 CPIAP is calling for nominations! Join our leadership team and help advance pressure injury prevention in Canada. Open roles: President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, BC & PEI Directors. 🗓️ Apply by June 9, 2025 🔗 Info: cpiap.com/post/call-for-… #CPIAP #WoundCare #AGM2025

Does your team do safety rounds or bullet rounds? Consider adding pressure injuries (PIs) to the agenda! Highlighting patients at high risk for PIs or identifying when patients have new risk factors can help facilitate interventions to support PI prevention and treatment.

Does your client have a pressure injury? A dietitian can help make sure that your client is consuming adequate calories, nutrients, fluids, vitamins and minerals to support tissue growth and skin integrity. #NutritionMonth2025 #NourishToFlourish

Do you have a dietitian on your wound care team? March is Nutrition Month and this year's theme is Nourish to Flourish! A dietitian can help clients support their skin resiliency by ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration. #NutritionMonth2025 #NourishToFlourish

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Are you prepared to care for your clients with darker skin tones? Dark skin rarely presents with the blanching response that clinicians are trained to look out for. Instead, Stage 1 #pressureinjuries can present with...